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Article 1
Definitions
Article 2
Objectives
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(c) strengthening information exchange among the
Parties on standards, technical regulations, and
conformity assessment procedures;
Article 3
Scope
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prevention of deceptive practices, and the protection of
human health or safety, animal or plant life or health,
or the environment.
Article 4
Article 5
Standards
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(a) exchange of information on standards;
Article 6
Technical Regulations
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Article 7
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(e) use of existing regional and international
multilateral recognition agreements and
arrangements;
Article 8
Co-operation
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(a) advice or technical assistance relating to the
development and application of standards,
technical regulations, and conformity
assessment procedures;
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standards, technical regulations, and
conformity assessment procedures; and
Article 9
Consultations
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4. Where an imported consignment does not
comply with the technical regulations or conformity
assessment procedures of the importing Party, the
Parties concerned shall undertake the necessary steps
to address the non-compliance without undue delay.
Article 10
Agreements or Arrangements
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4. Where a Party declines a request of another
Party to consider extending the application of an
existing agreement or arrangement referred to in
paragraph 3, it shall, upon request of the requesting
Party, explain the reasons for its decision.
Article 11
Transparency
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Article 12
Contact Points
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Article 13
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